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1980s R&B Jam of the Day: Frankie Smith "Double Dutch Bus" A song inspired by the jump-rope game while employing the nasal, comical voice of Frankie Smith and some Philadelphia-area children using pig Latin in the break, this dancefloor staple spent four weeks atop the Billboard R&B Singles chart in Summer 1981.
An interesting note is that Smith was the nephew of late comedian Pigmeat Markham, of "Heyeah (here) come da judge" fame. [Edited 4/7/07 23:56pm] THE TRAFFIC JAMMERS, The Org's house band: VAINANDY -- lead singer; NAJEE -- bass; THE AUDIENCE -- guitar; PHUNKDADDY -- rhythm guitar; ALEX de PARIS -- keyboards; Da PRETTYMAN -- keyboards; FUNKENSTEIN -- drums. HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAWERS! | |
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In the summer of '81,this was a JAM!! I never knew exactly what the kids were saying,though | |
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They tell me this was my favorite song at one point during early childhood.  "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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This was and still is the jam. Funny u would mention this song because its been getting airtime here lately. I have heard it 3 different times and thats a good thing | |
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SoulAlive said:
In the summer of '81,this was a JAM!! I never knew exactly what the kids were saying,though I need some more "summer of `81" songs that made you go | |
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CinisterCee said: SoulAlive said:
In the summer of '81,this was a JAM!! I never knew exactly what the kids were saying,though I need some more "summer of `81" songs that made you go You don't have "Double Dutch Bus".   National Funk League✮✮ | |
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StarMon said: CinisterCee said: I need some more "summer of `81" songs that made you go You don't have "Double Dutch Bus". I have a copy of "Double Dutch Bus", I don't have a LIST of more songs that SoulAlive liked that summer. | |
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CinisterCee said: StarMon said: You don't have "Double Dutch Bus". I have a copy of "Double Dutch Bus", I don't have a LIST of more songs that SoulAlive liked that summer. National Funk League✮✮ | |
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CinisterCee said: I don't have a LIST of more songs that SoulAlive liked that summer.
well now you do
"She's A Bad Mama Jama" by Carl Carlton "Pull Up To The Bumper" by Grace Jones "Running Away" by Frankie Beverly and Maze "Try It Out" by Gino Soccio "Double Dutch Bus" by Frankie Smith "Shake It Up Tonight" by Cheryl Lynn "The Real Thing" by the Brothers Johnson "Freaky Dancin" by Cameo "Super Freak" by Rick James "Square Biz" by Teena Marie "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" by the Commodores "Numbers" by Kraftwerk "On The Beat" by the BBQ Band "Get It Up" by the Time "Razzamatazz" by Quincy Jones featuring Patti Austin "Push" by One Way "This Is For The Lover In You" by Shalamar "Jones Vs.Jones" by Kool and the Gang "Love On A Two-Way Street" by Stacy Lattisaw "Can't We Fall In Love Again" by Phyllis Hyman and Michael Henderson "Is It You" by Lee Ritenour I'm tellin you guys,the summer of '81 was an INCREDIBLE time for R&B music....so many jams!!!! | |
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SoulAlive said: CinisterCee said: I don't have a LIST of more songs that SoulAlive liked that summer.
well now you do
"She's A Bad Mama Jama" by Carl Carlton "Pull Up To The Bumper" by Grace Jones "Running Away" by Frankie Beverly and Maze "Try It Out" by Gino Soccio "Double Dutch Bus" by Frankie Smith "Shake It Up Tonight" by Cheryl Lynn "The Real Thing" by the Brothers Johnson "Freaky Dancin" by Cameo "Super Freak" by Rick James "Square Biz" by Teena Marie "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" by the Commodores "Numbers" by Kraftwerk "On The Beat" by the BBQ Band "Get It Up" by the Time "Razzamatazz" by Quincy Jones featuring Patti Austin "Push" by One Way "This Is For The Lover In You" by Shalamar "Jones Vs.Jones" by Kool and the Gang "Love On A Two-Way Street" by Stacy Lattisaw "Can't We Fall In Love Again" by Phyllis Hyman and Michael Henderson "Is It You" by Lee Ritenour I'm tellin you guys,the summer of '81 was an INCREDIBLE time for R&B music....so many jams!!!! "Give It to Me Baby" was still getting a lot of play at that time, right? "Two Hearts" by Stephanie Mills & Teddy Pendergrass was also out then, I think. [Edited 4/9/07 7:26am] "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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Thanks for reminding me! "Two Hearts" was getting alot of airplay in the summer of '81.As for Rick James...all of his 'Street Songs' jams were getting heavy airplay too,especially "Fire and Desire".He was on fire that summer! | |
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SoulAlive said: CinisterCee said: I don't have a LIST of more songs that SoulAlive liked that summer.
well now you do
"She's A Bad Mama Jama" by Carl Carlton "Pull Up To The Bumper" by Grace Jones "Running Away" by Frankie Beverly and Maze "Try It Out" by Gino Soccio "Double Dutch Bus" by Frankie Smith "Shake It Up Tonight" by Cheryl Lynn "The Real Thing" by the Brothers Johnson "Freaky Dancin" by Cameo "Super Freak" by Rick James "Square Biz" by Teena Marie "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" by the Commodores "Numbers" by Kraftwerk "On The Beat" by the BBQ Band "Get It Up" by the Time "Razzamatazz" by Quincy Jones featuring Patti Austin "Push" by One Way "This Is For The Lover In You" by Shalamar "Jones Vs.Jones" by Kool and the Gang "Love On A Two-Way Street" by Stacy Lattisaw "Can't We Fall In Love Again" by Phyllis Hyman and Michael Henderson "Is It You" by Lee Ritenour I'm tellin you guys,the summer of '81 was an INCREDIBLE time for R&B music....so many jams!!!!  | |
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SoulAlive said: Thanks for reminding me! "Two Hearts" was getting alot of airplay in the summer of '81.As for Rick James...all of his 'Street Songs' jams were getting heavy airplay too,especially "Fire and Desire".He was on fire that summer!
No problem!  "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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SoulAlive said:
In the summer of '81,this was a JAM!! I never knew exactly what the kids were saying,though Actually, it was more like the spring. I was still in the eighth grade at the time and there were a few more months left until summer vacation.
Great jam though. One of my favorites from that year. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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SoulAlive said: CinisterCee said: I don't have a LIST of more songs that SoulAlive liked that summer.
well now you do
"She's A Bad Mama Jama" by Carl Carlton "Pull Up To The Bumper" by Grace Jones "Running Away" by Frankie Beverly and Maze "Try It Out" by Gino Soccio "Double Dutch Bus" by Frankie Smith "Shake It Up Tonight" by Cheryl Lynn "The Real Thing" by the Brothers Johnson "Freaky Dancin" by Cameo "Super Freak" by Rick James "Square Biz" by Teena Marie "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" by the Commodores "Numbers" by Kraftwerk "On The Beat" by the BBQ Band "Get It Up" by the Time "Razzamatazz" by Quincy Jones featuring Patti Austin "Push" by One Way "This Is For The Lover In You" by Shalamar "Jones Vs.Jones" by Kool and the Gang "Love On A Two-Way Street" by Stacy Lattisaw "Can't We Fall In Love Again" by Phyllis Hyman and Michael Henderson "Is It You" by Lee Ritenour I'm tellin you guys,the summer of '81 was an INCREDIBLE time for R&B music....so many jams!!!! Also: Sweat (Till You Get Wet) - Brick Heartbeat - Taana Gardner One Of Those Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) - Billy Ocean Something About You - Ebonee Webb Jam The Box - Bill Summers and Summers Heat Andy is a four letter word. | |
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Used to love this song back in the day. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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